Seasonal Grounds Crew/Maintenance Aid

Seasonal - Spring & Summer 2026 with flexible hours

JOB SUMMARY

This is a maintenance position with the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home Community. Work involves the maintenance and care of lawns, flower beds, gardens, and facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/WORK PERFORMED

Performs tasks such as horticultural and general maintenance including mowing, trimming, weeding, irrigation, and caring for plants and trees.
Performs general maintenance activities in and around facilities such as sweeping, cleaning, and painting.
Operates a variety of equipment including mowers, sprayers, leaf mulchers, and motor vehicles.
Performs related work as directed by Maintenance Supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain and care for the facilities' equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
Physical strength and ability to work outdoors under occasional adverse weather conditions.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and the necessary safety precautions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Ability to perform a variety of physical labor activities as needed including using a variety of hand and power tools, stooping, bending and climbing.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at one time and ability for repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb using ladders to perform various duties, including but not limited to, trimming trees, painting light posts, etc.
Ability to work long hours outdoors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to traverse variable terrain including but not limited to steep slopes, unlevel grades and heavily vegetated areas.
Ability to bend to operate equipment and maintain grass and flowers.
Ability to operate all department power equipment including driving trucks.

QUALIFICATIONS